Through Dec. 21

Through Her Eyes: The Impressionist Work of Anna Stanley
Through her watercolor and oil paintings, American Impressionist painter Anna Stanley (b. 1864) captured landscapes and scenes of daily life in places like France, Holland, and East Asia. Her work, on display at the Neill-Cochran House Museum, transforms the mundane into the sublime.

Photo courtesy the artist and Salon 94, New York

Through Jan. 13, 2019

Huma Bhabha: Other Forms of Life Ever
Wonder what other forms of life exist in our world? Pakistani-American artist Huma Bhabha offers various theories in her artwork, which ranges from sculpture to photography and printmaking.

Nov. 1

Andy Roddick Foundation Gala
The US Open champion and former No. 1 tennis player in the world hosts this annual concert to raise money for his foundation that provides educational programs to children in East Austin. This year’s headline act is Dierks Bentley. ACL Live at the Moody Theater.

Nov. 2

DAWES
The LA folk-rock band delivers music full of soulful lyrics and distorted guitars. Their latest release, Passwords, is described by Variety as “unabashedly romantic.”

Nov. 2

Kevin Hart
The film star, comedian, and author of the memoir I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons brings his Irresponsible Tour to the Erwin Center.

Nov. 2-4

UTOPiAfest
The annual music festival turns 10 at a brand-new location, Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet. Along with camping and hiking, UTOPiAfest will have a curated selection of food, wine, and craft beers; and a lineup featuring STS9, Lukas Nelson, and Patty Griffin.

Photo courtesy UTOPiAfest

Nov. 3-4

Austin Celtic Festival
Fiddle music, kilts, and Irish dancing will be in abundance at this family-friendly celebration of all things Celtic.

Nov. 3

Austin Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs affiliate kicks off its 2018-19 season taking on the Frisco-based Texas Legends. The G League Championship winners also receive their commemorative rings.

Nov. 3

Big Foot Trail Race
Burn some calories and support Austin’s homeless population at the nonprofit Back On My Feet’s race through Spring Lake Preserve. Run at your own pace with 5K, 10K, and 30K options.

Nov. 3

Nola Parker
The Vermont-based painter depicts the beautiful intersection of the natural world with man-made structures through her intricate, contemplative pieces.

Nov. 4

Nov. 4

Mystery Science Theater 3000
The cult TV show rockets into town for a live experience unlike any other. Expect wisecracking robots, endless riffing, and the best worst movie you’ll ever see.

Nov. 6

Longhorn Basketball
Texas basketball season gets underway at the Frank Erwin Center when the men’s team faces the Panthers of Eastern Illinois on Nov. 6, and the women’s team goes up against Duquesne University on Nov. 8.

Nov. 9

Art Bash
Party at Native to kick off the East Austin Studio Tour and enjoy immersive art installations, an exotic, avant-garde gallery, and live performances by local artists.

Nov. 9-17

Creek Show
For nine nights, Waller Creek will be illuminated with six different art installations for the fifth annual Creek Show. Symphony Square is a newly added attraction where guests can relax, enjoy live music, and try interactive activities.

Nov. 9

Omise’eke Tinsley
The University of Texas professor discusses her book Beyoncé in Formation: Remixing Black Feminism. (For more, check out “New & Now”.)

Nov. 9

Texas Conference for Women
The 19th annual Texas Conference for Women brings together thousands of active professionals to network, build skills, and amplify the influence of women in the workforce. Keynote speakers include actress and producer Reese Witherspoon and author Brené Brown.

Photo by Vincent Roazzi Jr.

Nov. 10-11 & Nov. 17-18

East Austin Studio Tour
Discover Austin artists and their work on this free self-guided tour that includes 277 artist studios, 67 galleries, 185 temporary exhibitions, and more.

Photo by Todd White

Nov. 10

Fashion X Furry Friends
A chic dog-friendly fashion event, pop-up shops, photo booths, and more are part of the fun at this show that benefits Hounds for Heroes, an organization that provides service dogs for veterans in Austin.

Nov. 10

Nov. 10-18

Otello
Austin Opera opens its new season with Verdi’s dramatic and intense masterpiece about marital fidelity. Issachah Savage stars in the title role, with Marina Costa-Jackson and Michael Chioldi. Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Nov. 10-12

A Weekend with Terrence McNally
Zach Theatre celebrates the legendary playwright’s 80th birthday with a VIP dinner, conversation with McNally, and a gala performance featuring Chita Rivera, John Glover, Donna Murphy, and other theater luminaries.

Nov. 11

Anton Nel Celebrates Debussy
The classical pianist (and Austinite) performs a highly anticipated solo recital that honors the centennial of the death of French composer Claude Debussy. Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Nov. 14-18

A Christmas Affair
This four-day holiday market and fundraiser, run by the Junior League of Austin, benefits more than 30 local community nonprofits. Palmer Events Center.

Nov. 14

Billie Eilish
After her debut single, “Ocean Eyes,” went viral and her appearance at SXSW received tons of buzz, the 16-year-old singer kicks off her 1 By 1 Tour with songs off her new EP, don’t smile at me.

Nov. 16-17

Drive-By Truckers
For two nights the band will be at Scoot Inn playing their 1990 album Town Burned Down, from when the band went by the name of Adam’s House Cat.

Nov. 17

Conan and Friends
Conan O’Brien and his Team Coco comedy tour, “An Evening of Stand-up and Investment Tips,” makes its only stop in Texas. The late-night TV host will be performing with Ron Funches, James Veitch, Taylor Tomlinson, and Flula Borg.

Nov. 22

Turkey Trot
It’s Thundercloud Subs’ 28th annual Thanksgiving Day race benefiting Caritas of Austin, a nonprofit with a mission to end and prevent homelessness.

Nov. 27-dec. 2

Love Never Dies
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s love story continues in Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Find out what happens when the Phantom returns 10 years after his disappearance. Bass Concert Hall.